Welcome to the Eastern Illinois University Shout Out Page. The Staff Senate has established this page to foster the morale of EIU employees and cultivate a positive campus atmosphere. Shout Outs serve as public expressions of gratitude and recognition, allowing us to acknowledge the exceptional efforts of individuals, departments, and others on a daily basis.
We encourage you to utilize the Shout Out submission form to appreciate and commend your colleagues. To create a Shout Out, simply click on the 'Make a Shout Out' tab and log in. Once your Shout Out is submitted, a moderator will review it and proudly display your submission on the Shout Out page.
The Staff Senate at Eastern Illinois University is currently rewarding eligible employees who receive a Shout Out with one $10 EIU Food Court gift card per fiscal year (effective July 1, 2024).
Eligible EIU employees who received a $10 EIU Food Court gift card with a Shout Out must redeem those cards by the expiration date of May 31, 2025. Enjoy up to $10 off your next one-time purchase at the University Food Court; card must be surrendered during time of purchase.
This page is dedicated to the memory of UPD Officer Harold Harris.
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Frankie Wilson got a shoutout from John Blue! Dec 31, 2025
Shout out to Frankie for always thinking of ways to elevate the student experience here at EIU. She has been instrumental in updating the EIYou Panther Experience course for first year students while also serving as an RSO advisor for various student orgs. In addition, she serves as one of the advisors for her sorority. Frankie definitely bleeds EIU Blue!
Diane Highland got a shoutout from Samantha Tableriou! Dec 30, 2025
Diane's enthusiasm and collaborative nature have been instrumental in giving Graphic Design students an opportunity for exhibition design and to share their board game designs. Thank you for all you do!
Kimberly Ervin got a shoutout! Dec 22, 2025
Thank you for all of your help and support over the last several months. You have been a great co-worker and someone that I could always count on for advice and kindness. All the best!
Keerthana Saraswathula got a shoutout! Dec 22, 2025
Thank you for all of your help while I was just starting out in your former role. Thank you also, for welcoming me into the great team that you are a part of. It has been awesome working with you!
Andrew Kerins got a shoutout! Dec 22, 2025
Thank you for being a terrific and supportive boss. It has been great working for you!
David Smith got a shoutout! Dec 22, 2025
One of the best co-workers that a guy could ever have hands down! Always had my back and could be counted on for anything! I'll miss working with you!
Christopher Cougill got a shoutout! Dec 22, 2025
One of the best co-workers that a guy could ever have hands down! Always had my back and could be counted on for anything! I'll miss working with you!
Ashleigh Rutledge got a shoutout from Megan Morecraft! Dec 22, 2025
Thank you for all your assistance and hard work with our new grad packs!
Conor Baltz got a shoutout from Megan Morecraft! Dec 22, 2025
Thank you for all your hard work with the sound for Commencement! We truly could not have made it through the day without you!
Lisa Canivez got a shoutout from Megan Morecraft! Dec 22, 2025
Thank you for volunteering for ticket distribution and all your support!
Amy Annis got a shoutout from Megan Morecraft! Dec 22, 2025
Thank you for volunteering for ticket distribution and all your support!
Melissa Gordon got a shoutout from Megan Morecraft! Dec 22, 2025
Thank you for volunteering for ticket distribution and all your support!
Kristin Hupp got a shoutout from Megan Morecraft! Dec 22, 2025
Thank you for volunteering for Commencement and all your support!
Karla Drum got a shoutout from Megan Morecraft! Dec 22, 2025
Thank you for volunteering for Commencement and all your support!
Luis Paniagua got a shoutout from Megan Morecraft! Dec 22, 2025
Thank you for volunteering for Commencement, ticket distribution, and all your support!
Michael Hutchinson got a shoutout from Megan Morecraft! Dec 22, 2025
Thank you for volunteering for Commencement and all your support!
Jarrett Williams got a shoutout from Megan Morecraft! Dec 22, 2025
Thank you for volunteering for Commencement and all your support!
Catie Danner got a shoutout from Megan Morecraft! Dec 22, 2025
Thank you for volunteering for Commencement and all your support!
Nathan Wehr got a shoutout from Megan Morecraft! Dec 22, 2025
Thank you for letting us borrow a sandwich board, taking over the flower sales, and for all your support!
Eric Davidson got a shoutout from Megan Morecraft! Dec 22, 2025
Thank you for volunteering for Commencement and all your support!
Lawrence Auchstetter got a shoutout! Dec 18, 2025
Larry does an outstanding job at Booth Library. His years of dedication and service and wealth of knowledge in ILL is a tremendous asset. A HUGE THANK YOU to Larry for all he does to make EIU a better place!
Samantha Tableriou got a shoutout from Marqeita Morris! Dec 17, 2025
I really appreciate the help Sam provided me in our search for high talent Graphic Design students. She invited myself and my team to join her class while allowing us to speak to her students regarding the position. This was so helpful, allowed students to ask questions in a safe space and just provided the best talent pool. We ended up finding what we were looking for and now have 2 new team members! We are so happy to welcome them in, see what they can do and couldn't have completed our goal without Sam's help. Thanks for always being willing to assist.
Jana Aydt got a shoutout! Dec 16, 2025
Jana is such a stellar Booth employee! She always goes above and beyond with ILL and does it with a smile! Thank you, Jana!
Daniel Carter got a shoutout from ! Dec 15, 2025
Dan is such a wonderful colleague! Always there to help and support.
Dominic Baima got a shoutout from Jeremy Clark! Dec 10, 2025
Dominic has shown dedication to patching and vulnerability remediations that helps strengthen our security posture. On top of that, Dominic has gone above and beyond to assist with Information Security goals, ensuring we stay ahead of threats and maintain a safe environment for everyone.
Thank you, Dominic, for your willingness to assist with our projects and your commitment to excellence in safeguarding our network! - EIU InfoSec
Christopher Upton got a shoutout! Dec 10, 2025
Thank you for all you do in Lawson and Taylor. Your cheerful personality is contagious with your down-to-earth attitude is welcomed. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication.
Matthew Cobble got a shoutout! Dec 9, 2025
Thanks for keeping our building so well cleaned and maintained.
Brian Goad got a shoutout from Evan Kubicek! Dec 8, 2025
Big shout out to Brian Goad!
He’s been an incredible resource for our students, guiding them through internships, scholarships, and all the real-world readiness conversations that matter. Lumpkin College is stronger because of his work.
Lisa Brooks got a shoutout! Dec 8, 2025
Shout out to Lisa Brooks 👏
She has been doing an amazing job meeting with students and families, and spending time talking with prospective students about their future at EIU.
Lisa’s Hospitality and Tourism courses create an incredible experience for students—blending real-world application, professionalism, and genuine care.
Grateful to have colleagues like Lisa who make our programs stronger and our students feel seen and supported.
Nicole Jackson got a shoutout! Dec 8, 2025
Nicole is not only a second mom to many of the football players, but she is also a tremendous support to her coworkers. She is always there to offer kindness, compassion, support, and a really good pun! She is a light around campus and the athletic department!